Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 - Test Results

Test Statistics

15

Tests Completed

8^th

Average Position

2^nd

Best Result

18^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 15 winter tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 delivers mid-pack overall performance (avg 7.7/field) with standout traction efficiency and aquaplaning security, but inconsistent dry braking and mixed wet/snow results limit headline positions. It achieves several upper-mid finishes in broad-market ADAC/Auto Bild overviews (e.g., 2/14 in 2014 ADAC, 5/19 and 5/16 in 2015 ADAC) and a strong UHP aquaplaning showing, yet suffers notable deficits in dry braking and rolling resistance in certain sizes.
Key strengths are low rolling resistance in some SUV-fitment tests and strong straight-line aquaplaning, alongside generally competitive pricing in context. Weaknesses center on dry braking (occasionally last place) and variable wet/snow braking versus class leaders, leading to few test wins and mostly mid-table results.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning and Wet Security Moderate Details
• 2nd place straight aquaplaning in 2018 Autobild UHP Winter (245/45 R18, +3.6% from best)
• Mid-pack wet handling 5/11 in 2018 Autobild UHP (+2.6% from best)
Efficiency / Rolling Resistance Moderate Details
• 1st place rolling resistance in 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter (225/55 R17)
• Multiple ADAC results in upper half (2015: 5/19 and 5/16) indicating balanced efficiency/performance mix
Overall Consistency in Large Comparative Tests Moderate Details
• 2016 AutoBild Winter Tire Test 9/20 (205/55 R16)
• 2016 Winter Tire Market Overview 10/43
• 2015 Winter Tire Market Overview 18/51
Early-generation Peak Result Minor Details
• 2nd/14 overall in 2014 ADAC (195/65 R15)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking and Dry Handling Strong Details
• 11/11 dry braking in 2018 Autobild UHP Winter (+15% from best)
• 9/11 dry handling in 2018 Autobild UHP (+5.8% from best)
• 8/8 overall in 2017 Auto Express (225/45 R17) highlighting dry/wet trade-offs
Wet and Snow Braking Consistency Moderate Details
• Wet braking 8/11 in 2018 Autobild UHP (+9.9% from best)
• Snow braking 8/11 in 2018 Autobild UHP (+8.8% from best)
• Mid-pack wet/snow metrics driving 8/12 overall in 2018 ACE (185/65 R15)
Aquaplaning Variability Minor Details
• Straight aquaplaning 10/11 in 2017 Auto Bild SUV (+10.9% from best)
• Contrasting 2/11 in 2018 Autobild UHP indicates size-dependent volatility
Rolling Resistance Variability Minor Details
• 9/11 rolling resistance in 2018 Autobild UHP (+17.4% from best)
• Contrasts with 1/11 in 2017 Auto Bild SUV

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test

2018
Winner: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Strong:
Straight Aqua

Weak:
Dry Braking

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